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March 1, 2013

Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread

Do you save your nasty old bananas? I sure do. When they get past the “expiration date” I toss them in the freezer for later use. They get totally black in the freezer but that doesn’t affect the way they taste in breads and cakes. By tossing them in the freezer, I don’t have to worry about using them until I have time to bake.

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. In a separate bowl beat the brown sugar and butter with mixer until well blended. Add the eggs, banana, sour cream, and vanilla and mix well. Finally add the dry ingredients and combine. The batter will be thick.

Spoon half of this into the loaf pan and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar swirl ingredients. Top with remaining batter. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until toothpick or knife inserted comes out clean.

Last week, I shared with you the post on taking things that are ordinary and making them extraordinary, well this is a way to make ordinary banana bread, extraordinary!
The cinnamon swirl in the center can be added to your own favorite banana bread recipe too. It makes it extra special!

Comments

Looks tasty! I peel my bananas first and break them in half and put them in freezer bags (1 to 2 per bag, labeled). It is so easy to mash them up in the bag. Lay them out for about 5 minutes and then squeeze the bag to mash. Then dump them into your batter. It’s also very easy to grab for smoothies.

I love banana bread, but that cinnamon swirl makes it sound extra special! Yum… I have a Saturday linky party that I would love to have you participate if you have the chance. http://teachbesideme.comThanks!

OH YUMMO! I found you linked up at Tatertots and Jello and I would love for you to share this at the party I am co-hosting this week, Raising Imperfection. Its open now!Here is the direct link: http://wp.me/p2Gh6y-kOBeth @ The First Year Blog

I have a cinnamon swirl bread recipe on my blog that is wonderful, and I am thinking this may top that one. Printing recipe and will make this very soon. Yummy thank you very much Andi thewednesdaybaker.blogspot.com

This recipe is calling my name!! I know our readers would love it, too. We are starting a link up party on Thursdays (today:), and we would love for you to join us with this post and/or any others you would like to include. We are at allthingswithpurpose.com. Hope to see you there!!

Hi Carrie,Your Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread looks wonderful, wish I had a slice right now. Thank you so much for sharing this special recipe with Full Plate Thursday and enjoy your weekend.Come Back Soon!Miz Helen